Geno Smith lands in Las Vegas after a bargain trade, with Chip Kelly running the show and the Raiders counting on a steady, high-football-IQ quarterback. Week 1 suggested a fit: quick reads, minimal turnovers, and a command of Kelly’s install that could lift the entire offense after years of quarterback churn.

Against the Chargers, expect a balanced plan with short, precise passes that drive sustained drives; his decision-making could keep him in QB2 territory with weekly upside.

Miami opened 2025 0-2 after losses to Colts and Patriots, prompting a closer look at the franchise’s resilience under Mike McDaniel. History shows 0-2 starts haven’t doomed Miami, with 2008 and 2016 playoff runs beginning 0-2, while 1988 marked a rare Shula era miss after an 0-2 start. Since 1970 the club has few such openings, but the pattern suggests a potential bounce-back in the weeks ahead—relevant for fantasy managers planning post-2-game rosters.

Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers home debut ended in a 31-17 loss to Seattle. He totaled 203 passing yards and a TD but was picked twice, including a late third-quarter end-zone miscue blamed on Calvin Austin, who accepted fault. Rodgers explained the rookie’s misplacement while stressing trust-building with Pittsburgh’s receivers as he learns the system. A promising Week 1 win over the Jets raised expectations, but this outing stresses timing and chemistry in fantasy lineups.

The sequence highlighted the Steelers’ learning curve in real time: Rodgers has the veteran poise, but the receiver group is still finding its rhythm. The takeaway for fantasy managers is to monitor target distribution and red-zone opportunities as Rodgers and his young corps continue to gel.